Deck 4: Your Winning Network

Question 1

You can recognize a good workplace during career information surveys because the people you interview will mention

A) fair pay, benefits, and management.
B) recognition opportunities.
C) philosophy of teamwork.
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When you meet with your network contacts, a good topic of discussion would be

A) that person's busy schedule.
B) the best college to attend.
C) your job target.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The No. 1 source of jobs leads is

A) classified advertisements.
B) career/job fairs.
C) the Internet.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Most job seekers rely on their inner circle of contacts to provide them with professional advice.

Question 5

During a career information survey, it is important to emphasize that

A) you are doing research.
B) you are interested in developing a career.
C) your gratitude for the person's time and expertise.
D) all of the above

Question 6

One of the best ways to meet many potential employers in a short period of time is to

A) conduct a telephone survey.
B) attend a career/job fair.
C) email your resume to everyone you know.

Question 7

You should wait until you have secured your career target job before joining a professional organization because your employer may be willing to pay your dues.

Question 8

Which of the following would be good to ask your network members?

A) Do you know of any job openings?
B) Do you know of anyone who might know of job openings?
C) Do you have any suggestions for my job search?
D) all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following would be a good question to ask employers about their hiring procedures?

A) May I have a copy of your application form?
B) What do you think is important for me to include in my resume?
C) How can I prepare to interview successfully with your company?
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 10

Soon after every career information survey you conduct, you should write a follow-up letter expressing appreciation for your contact's time and advice.

Question 11

To respect your network contacts' time, do not bother them with updates about your job search.

Question 12

Which of the following would NOT be a good choice for your personal support network?

A) spouse
B) friend(s)
C) fellow student(s)
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 13

Which one of the following would NOT be a good question to ask while conducting a career information survey?

A) What are your specific job duties?
B) What training and education are required for this field?
C) Would you be willing to recommend me for a job opening in your company?

Question 14

People who motivate you in your job search and provide moral support are members of your

A) personal support system.
B) job search network.

Question 15

You should not ask the people you interview during career information surveys about the starting salary ranges for positions such as theirs.

Question 16

When you meet with a network contact, you should

A) give that person a copy of your resume.
B) be considerate of that person's time.
C) ask for the names of two other contacts.
D) all of the above

Question 17

You should send a thank-you note to everyone who gives you a referral for your job search.

Question 18

You should not ask the people you interview during career information surveys if they have any job openings.

Question 19

You should not begin meeting with your network contacts until your resume is finished and ready to distribute.

Question 20

You can increase your chances of being called for an interview by seeking unadvertised jobs that you find through networking.

Question 21

The people who can help you with job leads and contacts are members of your

A) personal support system.
B) job search network.

Question 22

What sources can you use to identify network members?

Question 23

What are three techniques for getting the most from your networking efforts?

Question 24

What are at least three benefits you could gain by conducting career information surveys with people in your field?